Frequently Asked Questions

How much shale (tight) oil is produced in the United States?

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimates that in 2018, about 6.44 million barrels per day of crude oil were produced directly from tight oil resources in the United States. This was equal to about 59% of total U.S. crude oil production in 2018.1 Tight oil is oil embedded in low-permeable shale, sandstone, and carbonate rock formations.